Farmer Production Decision-Making: Lessons from Precision Conservation Management
VirtualWhat does 10+ years of Illinois field-level data reveal about the decisions that actually improve farm profitability? Join Gary Schnitkey and Laura Gentry of Precision Conservation Management as they share practical takeaways from PCM’s dataset highlighting how tillage, nitrogen management, and cover crops influence farmers' bottom line, not just yield. This session focuses on real-world…
Conserving Your Land and Legacy
Lena Community Center 497 Lions Dr, Lena, ILJoin University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series designed for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This program will explore practical strategies for improving soil health, protecting water quality, and planning for long-term farm transition. Each session will provide hands-on learning, real-world examples, and opportunities for discussion…
Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network Webinar
The Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network (ICON) convenes agriculture specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and programs related to conservation agriculture. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge…
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Update
VirtualPresenter: Trevor Sample, Agency Coordinator for the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
McLean County Conservation Tour
Davis Lodge 25449 Davis Lodge Rd, Hudson, ILMcLean County Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with local organizations, will host a conservation tour on Thursday, April 9. This hands-on event will highlight current conservation research and in-field practices, offering participants the opportunity to learn about tile drainage research, the role of cover crops in nutrient runoff management and emerging opportunities such as…
Virtual Cover Crop Chats
VirtualAn informal space to exchange cover crop ideas and troubleshoot challenges with fellow farmers.
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
This free, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is…
Rooted Resilience: How Cover Crops Nourish Health and Ease Hunger
McLean County Extension Office 1615 Commerce Pkwy, Bloomington, ILParticipants in this session will first examine the connection between agriculture, nutrition, and family well-being. What is food insecurity? Is it the same as nutrition insecurity? How can these two things affect a family’s overall health? These questions and more will be discussed. Participants will then shift gears to discuss a real-world way to enhance…